NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by NFL Network Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche to reveal numbers 20 through 16 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. The duo starts with Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (0:52) at number 20. Then, Wyche and Rosenthal pay respects to one of the best offensive guards in football history, longtime Dallas Cowboy Zack Martin (12:26), at number 19. Martin is followed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Julius Peppers (21:50) -- the third most prolific sack artist in NFL history -- at number 18. For Peppers, the duo takes a look back at an incredible two-play sequence that exemplifies the type of freak athlete Pep was over his 17 year career. The last non-QB to win MVP, running back Adrian Peterson (31:58), comes in at number 17. Wyche shares a classic story of the first time he met Peterson, and other anecdotes about his incredible rushing career. Future Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees (44:06) rounds out this tier of players at number 16. With Brees being another player Wyche covered extensively in the NFC South, the veteran reporter shares story after story about the greatest player in New Orleans Saints history. Don't miss any of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years where Gregg is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes and Bill Barnwell, Yahoo! Sports' Nate Tice, NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Brian Baldinger and broadcasting legend Kevin Harlan to break down the best NFL players since the turn of the century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to reveal numbers 25 through 21 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. Gregg and Mina start the list with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (02:59), followed by Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens at number 24 (13:20), Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt at number 23 (22:59), Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Walter Jones at number 22 (32:05), and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson at number 21 (41:05). Note: time codes approximate. Don't miss any of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years where Gregg is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes and Bill Barnwell, Yahoo! Sports' Nate Tice, NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Brian Baldinger and broadcasting legend Kevin Harlan to break down the best NFL players since the turn of the century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Ben Solak to discuss the top-ten most interesting quarterbacks in the NFL. First, the guys react to the Buccaneers giving Jason Licht and Todd Bowles contract extensions (01:00). After the news, the guys tell you why Geno Smith (03:30), C.J. Stroud (08:50), Bryce Young (12:30), Trevor Lawrence (17:50), Caleb Williams (24:46), Justin Herbert (28:50), Justin Fields (35:00), Dak Prescott (37:55), Bo Nix (40:40), and Kyler Murray (45:00), and at the most interesting parts of their careers. Finally, the show is wrapped up with a thank you to the listeners and everyone involved with the first year of NFL Daily and the announcement of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years series (49:39). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Colleen Wolfe and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to reflect on the things they've learned over the course of the first year of NFL Daily. Before they look back, the trio reacts to Aaron Rodgers saying next season is likely his last year in the NFL (04:00). The crew then looks back at how defensive coordinators left the stamp on last season (10:55), how they learned Sam Darnold has main character energy (15:25), what they learned about the quarterback position moving forward (17:30), the development of the run game (28:15), and on plenty of learning moments about each other over the last year. Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Nick Shook to draft the top-20 running backs in the NFL. Find out who comes in at number one (03:20), and where players like Bijan Robinson (06:10), Derrick Henry (08:20), Ashton Jeanty (12:50), Kyren Williams (16:00), Alvin Kamara (22:29), Joe Mixon (28:05), David Montgomery (33:55), and more land on the list. Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to open the NFL Daily mailbag. The crew answers questions about Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan's future (01:00), Tyreek Hill (04:40), Aaron Rodgers' production with the Steelers (06:40), Caleb Williams future success (10:26), the Texans backfield (14:30), a this or that between Myles Garrett and Ja'Marr Chase (16:30) and Baker Mayfield and Trevor Lawrence (22:00) and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Claybon sits in for Gregg Rosenthal and is joined by Omar Ruiz to take a look at the off season's biggest storylines and tell you if they think it matters. First, the guys get you caught up on news from around the NFL including the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander (03:05), an update on Kyren Williams' status with the Rams (06:15), and Travis Hunter's usage next season (14:14). After the break, the guys compare news from this season to news from last offseason and ask does it matter, including Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase getting contract extensions (18:22), Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy getting contract extensions (30:25), Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley being the Madden cover athlete (33:52), who will be on Hard Knocks (37:25), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to give you the secret weapon for every NFC team. The crew goes through the NFC East (03:17), followed by the NFC North (14:45), NFC South (28:11), and NFC West (39:10). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to give you their winners and losers of minicamp season. Find out why the Bengals are losers (03:00), the Cowboys are winners (10:10), Xavier Legette is a winner (12:50), the Falcons (12:50) and Jets (20:00) are winners, Arthur Smith is a loser while Aaron Rodgers is a winner (23:00), mini camp stats are losers (28:48), the Bears are winners (36:30), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport to get caught up on the the latest news coming out of minicamps around the NFL including hold outs by T.J. Watt (01:27) and Trey Hendrickson (05:30). Gregg and Ian also talk about Micah Parsons' contract status with the Cowboys (07:30), the Dolphins being in a tough spot heading into the new season (13:05), Kirk Cousins' future with the Falcons (18:45), what went into Aaron Rodgers' deal with the Steelers (21:20), and Anthony Richardson's status heading into the season (27:45). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Nick Shook to discuss five players at a crossroads in their career. First, the guys get caught up on the news including the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander (01:30), Nick Chubb signing with the Texans (08:10), and the Bengals releasing Germaine Pratt (10:45). After the break, Gregg and Nick tell you why Sam Darnold (17:23), Kyler Murray (21:00), Marshon Lattimore (27:30), D'Andre Swift (29:35), and Chris Olave (33:00) are at a crossroad in their career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Sports to draft the top-30 wide receivers in the NFL. Before the draft, the crew reacts to Aaron Rodgers agreeing to a one-year deal with the Steelers (02:30) and Anthony Richardson being sidelined due to a shoulder injury (11:15). After the break, the draft starts with Ja'Marr Chase being selected as the NFL's top wide receiver and Justin Jefferson and A.J. Brown rounding out the top-3 (16:36). Listen to find out where Puka Nacua (24:30), Tyreek Hill (31:30), Ladd McConkey (43:36), Brandon Aiyuk (54:30), and Travis Hunter (01:06:30) land on the list, and to see who rounds out the rest of the top-30. Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Colleen Wolfe and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to give you the secret weapon for ever AFC team. Each team gets their time, starting with the AFC West (01:45), followed by the AFC South (11:40), AFC North (29:55), and AFC East (40:20). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of NFL Daily, Gregg Rosenthal is joined by "Madden correspondent" Nick Shook following the game's — very predictable — cover reveal. The duo also breaks down a mutually beneficial trade between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. After running through some news topics across OTAs including Stefon Diggs, T.J. Watt and the ManningCast, Gregg and Nick share a few "hype bunnies" for the 2025 NFL season, including a rookie running back, an explosive wide receiver and another authoritative pass catcher. (0:00) - Start (1:25) - 49ers make a trade with Eagles (5:28) - Stefon Diggs drama (7:50) - Vikings GM signs extension (10:00) - Free Agent Von Miller seeking contract (11:40) - Bill Belichick won’t be on the Manningcast (13:59) - Is TJ Watt a future Hall of Famer? (17:40) - Notes from OTAs (18:17) - Madden Summit Nuggets (25:10) - 2025 NFL Season Hype Bunnies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon to get you caught up on the news from around the NFL. The guys chat about Jalen Ramsey's future (03:45). Kevin O'Connell's remarks about J.J. McCarthy being back on the field (11:10), Tyreek Hills' outlook going into next season (13:15), and Gregg gives you his early take on Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys new head coach (16:25). After the break, the guys discuss some veterans who may be feeling some pressure going into next season including Odafe Oweh (24:25), Kayvon Thibodeaux (28:10), Tyrone Tracy (36:40), Rhamondre Stevenson (40:15), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by John Shipley of Jaguars on SI to discuss how Travis Hunter and the new staff in Jacksonville have looked at the start of OTAs. First, the two get caught up on news including the QB battles with the Giants (01:45) and Browns (04:50), Caleb Williams commenting on his rookie draft process (07:20), and Stefon Diggs making news off the field (12:05). After the break, Gregg and John talk about how the Jaguars have used Hunter at OTAs (17:30), the new staff's vision for the team (24:20), and John's first impressions of Liam Coen (29:40). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to check in on some guys as OTAs get going around the NFL. First, Gregg and Jourdan chat about some news out of Buffalo with Joey Bosa missing time due to injury and James Cook not being at OTAs for the Bills (02:20), Kirk Cousins not being at the Falcons OTAs (06:40), the Bengals having a hang up in their contract talks with Shemar Stewart (09:30) and other news. Then, Gregg and Jourdan check in on Caleb Williams (16:30), Matthew Golden (24:00), George Paton and Bo Nix (27:19), Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner (37:10), Sam Laporta (40:50), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon to rank every non-first-time General Manager in the NFL. Find out who goes first overall (01:55) and where Les Snead (08:40), Brett Veach (13:20), Jerry Jones (31:20), Omar Khan (44:50), Ryan Poles (51:42), Mickey Loomis (55:20), and every other GM gets taken off the board. Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Nick Shook to get you caught up on all the news from around the NFL. First, the crew talks about the news coming out of the owners meetings including the tush push surviving for another year (01:25), playoff reseeding (05:30), the installation of the Protector of the Year Award (08:30), the Bills and NFC East being on Hard Knocks (16:20), and the passing of Colts Owner Jim Irsay (19:15). After the break, the trio checks in on some of the buzz from OTAs including Drake Maye and the Patriots (27:58), Caleb Williams and the Bears (31:50), Quinnen Williams and the Jets (36:20), and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Cassel starts with Bobby Bones finally breaking 80 on the golf course. Matt recaps his birthday weekend before looking at the NFL's hope to play 18 games in a season. What kind of strategy is used if starters can only play 16 games? How does this change the record book? Brock Purdy gets paid but he got a no trade clause? NFL Daily's Gregg Rosenthal gives thoughts on the Bengals dealing with Trey Hendrickson. How do Geno Smith and Pete Carroll change the Raiders? Gregg touches on the Browns QB room before moving to optimism around the Patriots. Matt wonders how George Pickens improves the Cowboys. Should the NFL allow players to participate in Olympic Flag Football? Greg weighs in on Aaron Rodgers interest in the Steelers. Why has Gregg's opinion on Caleb Williams and the Bears changed this offseason? Plus, Gregg explains why working sports on the West Coast is better than the East Coast. Matt has played in Chicago and wonders how fans would receive the Bears building a dome. Is the 'cold' really an advantage for other teams like the Bills and Packers? Matt explains how he learned to watch film and got DVDs to take home. Looking back to last week's conspiracy theories, did Shaq confirm an NBA Draft conspiracy? We wrap up with plans for the week, including Bobby wanting to go to Vegas to speak with Pete Carroll. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.